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City trees, five clues to tell if they’re healthy (and us with them)


January 9, 2021 – 4:31 pm

Trees are our main allies in the cities. They are a crucial barrier to climate change. They drain pollutants from both air and water. They are a real kidney, a filter that retains harmful substances and transforms them

of Paola D’Amico

Trees are our main allies in the cities. They are a crucial barrier to climate change. They drain pollutants from both air and water. They are much more than a lung, they are a real kidney, a filter that retains harmful substances and transforms them. To the advantage of those who live in the city, men, animals, insects. We are alarmed when we see a team of workers intent on cutting tall trees. Often because you do not have the tools to understand that that sick green. We are alarmed when a tree crashes to the ground, due to the wind, bad weather, heavy snowfall. But signals to be grasped are useful to understand if the tree is well or not. Let’s find out with the help of Silvestro Acampora, green technician at the Municipality of Milan.

Wellness thermometer


January 9, 2021 | 16:31

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